Powder Metallurgy HIP for Naval Nuclear Applications – Trends in Process and Property Development

Powder Metallurgy HIP for Naval Nuclear Applications – Trends in Process and Property Development

Colin D. Ridgeway, Terrance Nolan

Abstract. Powder Metallurgy – Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP) is considered a key technology for component fabrication. By offering near-net shape forming, long lead-time components can be delivered quicker and more efficiently, ultimately supporting on-time construction of nuclear components and structures. To this end, ferrous (A508 Grade 4N) and nickel-base alloys (A600) have been examined in the consolidated PM-HIP condition to assess the mechanical behavior as well as similarity to their wrought/forged counterparts. In this study, various aspects of the PM-HIP process were explored from the powder production to the consolidated material and eventual heat treatment to develop a greater understanding of optimized mechanical properties of PM-HIP material. Trends in processing conditions and various heat treatments were correlated to the performance of each material and related to the wrought counterpart.

Keywords
PM-HIP, Low Alloy Steel, A508 Grade 4N

Published online 12/8/2023, 7 pages
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Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA

Citation: Colin D. Ridgeway, Terrance Nolan, Powder Metallurgy HIP for Naval Nuclear Applications – Trends in Process and Property Development, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 38, pp 41-47, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644902837-7

The article was published as article 7 of the book Hot Isostatic Pressing

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